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Bosch Washing machines

Error-code meanings and safe checks for Bosch washing machines. Check each guide’s documented scope before applying it to your appliance.

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10 DOCUMENTATION-BASED GUIDES

Error-code reference

E16 / F16Bosch · Washing machinesThe door is not properly closed.Bosch washer E16 / F16: The door is not properly closed. Check the documented scope and safe next step before arranging service.E17 / F17Bosch · Washing machinesWater filling has exceeded its allowed time.Bosch washer E17 / F17: Water filling has exceeded its allowed time. Check the documented scope and safe next step before arranging service.E19 / F19Bosch · Washing machinesThe allowed heating time has been exceeded.Bosch washer E19 / F19: The allowed heating time has been exceeded. Check the documented scope and safe next step before arranging service.E20 / F20Bosch · Washing machinesThe washer has detected unexpected heating.Bosch washer E20 / F20: The washer has detected unexpected heating. Check the documented scope and safe next step before arranging service.E23 / F23Bosch · Washing machinesAquaStop leak protection has activated.Bosch washer E23 / F23: AquaStop leak protection has activated. Check the documented scope and safe next step before arranging service.E25 / F25Bosch · Washing machinesThe turbidity-sensing system has reported a problem.Bosch washer E25 / F25: The turbidity-sensing system has reported a problem. Check the documented scope and safe next step before arranging service.E26 / F26Bosch · Washing machinesThe analog pressure sensor has reported a problem.Bosch washer E26 / F26: The analog pressure sensor has reported a problem. Check the documented scope and safe next step before arranging service.CL / key symbolBosch · Washing machinesThe controls are locked by the child-lock feature.Bosch washer CL / key symbol: The controls are locked by the child-lock feature. Check the documented scope and safe next step before arranging service.E18 / F18Bosch · Washing machinesThe drain route needs checking.E18 / F18: meaning, owner checks and service limits.E32 / F32Bosch · Washing machinesThe spin load is unevenly distributed.E32 / F32: meaning, owner checks and service limits.

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